US Bridges

Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel

Good

Clark County, Nevada · Henderson · Structure no. B2863

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel in Clark County, Nevada. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Nevada average of 36.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,068 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMagic Wy
CrossesBoulder HWY Channel
LocationHenderson
RouteCity Street 0
StateNevada
Coordinates36.00427, -114.94312
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,068 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Magic Wy over Boulder HWY Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.